Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.79
- Local median
- 0.33
YMCA Of South Florida At North Miami Elementary
655 NE 145th St, North Miami, FL 33161
- License:
- C11MD1869
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 103
- License expiration:
- June 8, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Miami-Dade County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMay 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for YMCA Of South Florida At North Miami Elementary from February 1, 2023 through May 8, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 8, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from August 20, 2025 through May 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33161
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 24, 2024May 8, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 24, 2024May 8, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority on site. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: Unless exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: The staff was here on 08/02/2024 and had not started the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exce ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: LS had not seen the Director onsite in the pass three inspection and had the meet the director yet. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: One of Six staff do not have copies or records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review the licensing authority and must include A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by refere ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The Training Transcript documenting an active Staff Credential Verification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.2
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: One out of six childcare staff members did not have the Training Transcript documenting an active Staff Credential Verification on file. Technical assistance was provided to the provider by giving the website where the staff could print out the documentation. Also, LS tried locating the training transcript online, but no record was found for the staff.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: Only three of six Personnel records or copies of records were being maintained at the facility and available for review by LS Technical assistance was provided to the provider and director by asking them to always have the files on-site and keep them updated.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- No Director. A 2nd Provisional license will be requested. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook: Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- 2 After-school personnel have not completed their 40 hrs introductory training. See Supplemental page for details. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook: Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work directly with the children such as cooks, book keepers, and janitors who are considered other personnel. If at any time other personnel fill in for classroom child care personnel and are in direct care of the children training is required. Beginning Training. Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Train ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- 2 After-School personnel did not begin introductory training within 90 days. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook: Beginning Training Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframe begins at the time of employment in the child care industry. Not Monitored Comments There is a non-compliance and a upcoming due date for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [there is not signature, not date recieved by the parent on statute statement.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Inspector notes
- 12 of 35 children enrollment documentation observed, missing parent's signature or date for Distracted Adult Brochure statement. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook: Record Keeping Each of the records described in this section must be maintained at the program location and must be available during the hours of operation for review by the licensing authority. 35. Documentation from parent/guardian for receipt of Know Your Child Care Facility brochure, food and nutrition polices, Influenza Virus Guide to Parents brochure, and Distracted Adult brochure.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 3 new After-School and 2 old After-School personnel CF-FSP Form 5131 Incomplete (DOH). As Technical Assistance per rule handbook: Background Screening Documents A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. FSC emailed Program Corporate Representative and DOH were provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members are up to date with their required training and credentials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff training and credential documentation have been noted as areas for improvement in multiple reports over the past few years. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff development and compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that a credentialed director is on-site during the majority of operating hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 noted that the credentialed director was not on-site for the required majority of operating hours. Understanding how the program manages leadership presence helps parents know who is overseeing daily operations.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 8, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required safety documentation, such as annual fire inspections, is kept current and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that an annual fire safety inspection document was missing during the May 2025 visit. This question helps confirm that the facility now has a reliable system for tracking and maintaining all necessary safety certifications.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 8, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for maintaining staff personnel files to ensure all required documentation is always available on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that during a May 2025 inspection, some personnel records were not available for review at the facility. Asking about the current process helps understand how the center ensures these important documents are kept organized and accessible.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 8, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families if there are changes in staffing or leadership at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication about staffing changes helps parents feel informed and comfortable with the care team. Knowing how the center shares this information supports a transparent relationship between families and the administration.